No label required
You do not need to identify as LGBTQ+ or tell us anything about yourself that you would rather keep private. Everyone has their own journey, and we respect yours.
LGBTQ+ affirming Christian community · Derby
Faith, without hiding who you are.
A growing fellowship for people seeking an open, thoughtful and fully inclusive Christian community in Derby.
You are loved. You belong.
01 · Welcome
There is room for your whole story here.
Derby Inclusive Fellowship is taking shape as a space where Christian faith and LGBTQ+ identity are not held in tension, but welcomed together.
Whether church has been home, complicated, painful, or entirely new to you, you are invited to explore at your own pace. There is no test of certainty and no pressure to fit a mould.
Your privacy, your pace
Share as much—or as little—as you feel comfortable with.
No photography
Photography by attendees is not allowed during our services, helping everyone feel safe and present.
Confidential participation
Your name will not be shared. When a service is livestreamed, you will not appear in it—or in any other media—unless you have chosen to.
02 · What matters to us
A fellowship shaped by radical welcome.
Fully affirming
LGBTQ+ people are not a problem to solve. Every identity, relationship and family is honoured here.
Open-hearted faith
We make room for questions, doubt, discovery and different ways of understanding Christian tradition.
Genuine belonging
We want to build real community: listening well, sharing life and looking out for one another.
03 · Services
Join us in Derby or from home.
Come to a service, share prayer with us online, or simply watch until you feel ready to take part.
1st Saturday4:00 pm
In-person service
Gather with us at Central URC Derby.
In person3rd Sunday2:30 pm
Hybrid service
Join us at Central URC Derby or take part online.
In personOnline
2nd Friday7:00 pm
Share & Prayer
A gentle online space for prayer and conversation.
OnlineJoin from wherever you feel comfortable.
Watch previous services or follow a livestream on YouTube. To participate through Zoom, contact us and we will send you the joining details.
Visit our YouTube channel04 · Explore
Questions are welcome.
If you would like to explore being queer and Christian, these are a few thoughtful places to begin. We will keep expanding this collection.
Book
Queer & Christian
Brandan Robertson’s accessible guide to reclaiming the Bible, faith and a place at the table.
Learn about the book YouTubeGeeky Justin
Videos and conversations exploring Christianity, sexuality and life as an LGBTQ+ person of faith.
Visit the channel YouTubeColby Martin
Reflections and conversations about inclusive Christianity, scripture and LGBTQ+ affirmation.
Visit the channelContact
Would you like to know more?
Get in touch if you have a question, would like the Zoom details, or want a friendly word before attending.
We will treat your message with care and confidentiality.